Parrots Are Disappearing in Cities

Created By RISC | 2 years ago

Last modified date : 2 years ago

Parrots are colorful birds you might see in a home or zoo. They used to be found in cities too but are getting rarer and rarer.​

Parrots aren’t only bred for markets but are also native to Thailand.​

Thailand has 7 species of parrot: Psittacula eupatria, Psittacula alexandri, Psittacula roseata, Psittacula finschii, Loriculus galgulus, Loriculus vernalis, and Psittinus cyanurus. Some cannot find homes or food in cities. Others used to live in urban areas but are now extremely difficult to see. They have been designated as a protected species under Thailand's Wild Animal Conservation And Protection Act, B.e. 2562 (2019).​

Psittacula eupatria and Psittacula alexandri are still seen in the city. They look similar but have different pattern on their necks and faces. They eat fruit, seeds, and young leaves and generally nest in a tree hollow created naturally or by other animals.​

If you're lucky, you might come across a parrot in the wild. But don't keep one as a house pet. We should let parrots live in the wild so that they continue to brighten up the city.​

Story by: Kotchakorn Rattanama, Biodiversity Researcher, RISC​